It's a wrap: NZ manufacturer Kaynemaile picks up US awards

It's a wrap: NZ manufacturer Kaynemaile picks up US awards
Kaynemaile's 'last minute' installation at the 2020 Dubai World Expo entrance. (Image: Kaynemaile)
Greg Hurrell
Architectural mesh pioneer Kaynemaile came up with its product – and then worked out what to do with it.Nurtured at Wellington’s Weta Workshop, the Petone, Lower Hutt-based business has broken out of startup mode and started winning architectural awards.Kaynemaile was born out of the need for lightweight and wearable chainmail for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It has since evolved into a company that has been self-supporting for several years. 'Commitment'CEO and co-founder Kayne Horsham thinks it's probably around...

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